China Closet

c. 1937

Gordon Saltar and Edward L. Loper

Associated Names
Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

This is a drawing of an ornate wooden cabinet. The drawing depicts an intricately designed cabinet with elaborate carvings and a combination of glass and wood elements. The cabinet has a curved front with two curved glass doors on either side of a central wooden door. Above the doors, there is an elegantly carved arch with decorative elements. The wood is richly colored and small brass or gold-colored handles or accents can be seen on the doors. The inset at the top left corner includes a scaled drawing showing a side view or a structural detail of the cabinet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 58"overall; 52"wide; See data sheet for details.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4888

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink and graphite: Gordon Saltar Edward Loper / Del. 156-1

Wikidata ID

Q64572626

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